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Great and very informative video, sir! Thanks for sharing! -Lee

Absolutely amazing! Thank you! I believe you would make an excellent CFII.

That was amazing amazing! I have never seen that done before. Thank you so much for sharing! Very helpful.

Thanks again 👍🏽

Very nice video on an important topic. As you mentioned early in the video, one option is to (1) request of Approach/Center a pop-up IFR clearance to destination. Downside of this, especially in busy airspace is the dreaded "unable (I'm too busy)". The option you demonstrate is (2) going off frequency to radio FSS and request for them to prepare and behind-the-scenes file, receive confirmaton from ATC. Downside is the off-frequency time (likely several minutes), which can be quite nerve-wracking, especially in high traffic areas. The option I prefer is demonstrated in the video linked below at 12:02 and is to (3) electronically file an IFR flight plan in-the-air from ForeFlight using my cell phone and then simply request of Approach/Center (at 13:55 in the video below) to pick up that clearance. I've had this work many many times even at 10,000+ AGL... after all, it's effectively a simple text message from ForeFlight to ATC (i.e. bypassing FSS). The upside is zero time off-frequency with Approach/Center. Wayne (DA40 KSBA) Here's the video demonstrating (3)... th-cam.com/video/xDb-C5ffICU/w-d-xo.htmlsi=KNSx0pvkqtlFMbSD&t=722

I remember doing this once years ago. I'll be working when air venture is on.

Excellent practical videos. Thank you.

I bet you never thought you'd hear this "a little less right rudder". Sorry couldn't help myself. On a serious note file on the ground (ipad) but leave it in filed status, when you hit your area for IFR, pick it up with a current location. Works so much better and way faster since its already holding in the system.

Another excellent video. Good review on filing in route with Flight Service. Thanks 👍👍

Matt, very informative video, thanks for sharing, you are the consummate pilot.

I'm just getting recurrent after years of airline flying. This DIY type IFR is completely different in that almost all the planning was done by the company dispatch. We just flew the plan as filed. Also, using Foreflight in new to me, so this video was quite helpful. I followed along with your planning on my iPad. i sure wish they'd find a better way of locating and deciphering NOTAMS that might affect a flight. The current system is really lacking. Thanks for the very informative video and step-by-step process.

Love your video's. What is the GPS you have on the left yoke? Thanks again, Frazer N34490

Thanks for the great content, really helped me a lot. IS it possible for you to make a video regarding the use of GPS. From before the flight and during the flight. I always have some trouble setting up the gps. Regardless keep up the great content!!!

Love the videos I trained out of KDTO for my instrument. I’ll be at Oshkosh all week so I’ll see if I can find you.

Fellow LaTech grad. I grew up in the SHV area. So fun to see these places get mentioned in your videos.

Peak (use a EDM 700). Glad I found your channel. My son and I just started instrument and I enjoy your breakdown. We're based out of DFW. Hope to visit you some time at KDTN (when they finish the work).

just found this channel and it's excellent. good video! nice explanation and entertaining.

If I’m heading towards buildup, I usually ask the controller to vector me a little bit around the weather before I get into unknown turbulence. One other thing, flying with flaps is drag. If you don’t need them, don’t use them. Fuel is expensive enough without having to impose more drag on the aircraft.

As always great content - thank you. To your point about filing an approach when filing the flight plan I reckon the only downside is if the winds/runways change. I will try this on my next flight - thank you

Matt, great video, thanks for sharing.

I fly a 210 and have added to check brakes to my GUMPS checklist because the 210 has a brake line swivel that can leak, or suck air, during retract air extending. Don’t ask me how I learned this. Smile

Been enjoying your videos. I have an Aspen 2000 system paired with a GTN 650 and a 355. Would enjoy seeing some closer screen shots of your nav equipment for these flights. Have you ever considered using the VCALC feature of your 750? I find it pretty helpful for descent planning. Also, what message was flashing on your Aspen around the 27 minute mark? I didn’t hear the Aspen voice call out for altitudes and minimums, you running the original PFD?

I don’t recall you listening to asos, maybe I missed it. I remember you loading it. Was that what you may have missed!

Great video! Thanks for bringing us along. I’m in the middle of my IR training and learn a lot watching your videos. Thank you, good sir!

Thanks for the videos, great content.

Where did you learn the technique of running the MP to 30”, let the turbo stabilize, the red line red line? Do you see any accelerated prop wear or damage? I have a 1978 T206 and appreciate seeing how you manage your engine. I cruise LOP after taking the Advanced Pilot Seminar as advocated by Savvy Aviation. Generally 31” 2300rpm (65% power) at 13 GPH.

With the GTN 750or 650, if the approach is loaded and your flight plan includes the IAF, navigation will sequence without you “Activating the approach as you are already on the approach at the IAF. Keep the videos coming. I appreciate that tip going into uncontrolled fields. Very helpful! Thank you, Rick

Brings back memories of flying into uncontrolled airports.

Got a question. Can you tell me what is purpose of carburetor heat besides keeping ice from forming in carburetor . I see carburetor heat being added when the weather is not in icing conditions. Please explane

With the weather you had for the video, loss of communications would probably have you returning VFR to your departure airport. The routing you mentioned would be useful for an IMC day. John ATP/CFII SMEL.

I'm still learning this IFR flying I think you forgot to load your approach , or you load it vectors to final. Thanks for posting . i enjoyed that flight

Matt, I have the workbook for the 210 from Flight Safety given to me by a CBP pilot friend...I have a T210M

Butter!!! 🧈

This is a guess, but approach should have been activated at IAF??

Great flight. Thanks for taking us along on the adventure.

I’m loving and enjoying your content. Thanks for sharing

What a great video and well executed flight. Good advice to fly stabilized in your own style. This was very helpful. Thank you for sharing this with us.

Good stuff 👏 ifr student here, and really good on explaining the details!!

Hey I am new to your channel. You do a great job. We will be praying for Luke and hope all goes well. Safe travels.

I like the set up of your cockpit. Thank you for this new video. You also makes us a better pilot too. Fly Safe always

As someone who is starting IFR this August, I really enjoyed your content and breakdowns of situational awareness and procedures. Fantastic content!

Great video-love the start to finish content and narration of your thought process during the planning and multiple phases of flight

I definitely enjoyed these IFR flights. But then again I’m about to do my instrument. I think that’s how I found your channel. Specifically, I love when you go into detail about how you plan. Just helps to see how other real pilots do it. Also, have to laugh because youriPhone that is providing dash camera footage, looks like it’s being shot out of the 1960s.

Thank you so much! I appreciate the first part.

Great video as always! Do you ever cruse higher? My 210 loves the flight levels I see 200 TAS up there.

I love seeing other women get into aviation. Everyone gets into aviation a different way, I learned by hanging around my locals airport and getting as much extra time in airplanes that I could. Good luck to Rachel in her pursuits.

Thanks for such great flight, I really enjoyed the sid departure out of DFW area. Really busy!😊😊

Thanks for the ride-a-long. I've made that same approach many times in one of Ray Harvey's (Lucien Fiels) or Jim Walker's (FAA Check Pilot at Air America) rental planes. Even had to make a night landing with no runway lights due to the fact 32/14 was closed because a local building contractor had landed his Bonanza gear up on 14. He walked away from the plane unscathed.

Another excellent video. Like the shorter ground segment, but you already have a long one to refer people. Question: You are on an IFR flight, but it looks like you have a VFR chart in the tablet on the copilot yoke. Why not the IFR low altitude enroute chart?

I started flying at 18 and now I'm 31 and flying a 747. I have to say that listening to the Pink Floyd song Learning to Fly always inspires me. Best advice is to get a first class medical if you plan to fly for any airline.